French Apple Cream Pie
Experience the rustic charm of a French Apple Cream Pie, a delightful twist on classic apple desserts. This luscious pie features layers of tender, cinnamon-scented apples nestled in a flaky homemade crust, all bathed in a rich vanilla-infused cream filling. Topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble, it bakes to golden perfection, creating a symphony of textures and flavors with every bite. Ideal for fall gatherings or any time you crave a cozy, elegant dessert, this pie is as easy to make as it is impressive. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat. Perfect for apple pie enthusiasts, French-inspired dessert lovers, and anyone looking to elevate their baking game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Ice water
- 5 cups Apples (preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (for topping)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
To make the pie crust, combine 1.25 cups all-purpose flour and 0.25 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in 0.5 cup cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add 3 tablespoons of ice water, one at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan, trimming and crimping the edges as needed. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the apple slices with 0.75 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Arrange them evenly in the prepared pie crust.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup heavy cream, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly over the apples.
In another bowl, make the crumble topping by combining 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, and 0.25 cup softened butter. Mix until the texture is crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples and cream mixture.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving to let the filling settle. Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.6 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.0 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 555 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 783 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.4 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 340.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
